Here are three powerful reasons why using humor attracts customers and helps communication. Knock Knock! Who’s there? Iowa. Iowa who? Iowa lot of money for my marketing programs. Okay, so that might not be the funniest joke ever but it serves well for exploring humor as an effective business tool. As people communicate more individually [...]
7 Ways Business Owners Can Find Time When There is None
02 Mar
Posted by Buzz as Buzz News, Office Management, Office Productivity, Time Management
Multiple surveys show that, on average, business owners do tend to work more hours than employees. While a passion for the work can easily account for additional hours logged, many extra working hours (and non-working hours spent thinking about it) can be reduced with conscientious self-management decisions. Better time management is in the little things. [...]
Drowning in a PowerPoint swamp? Use these easy tricks to make your presentations more compelling & persuasive. Most business presentations range from incredibly boring to, well … just plain boring. I’m sure you have a few offenders within your own team. It doesn’t have to be this way, though. Here are 21 ways to make [...]
Feeling low on motivation? Use these sure-fire techniques to recharge your batteries. Success takes time–sometimes longer than you’d like. If you’re not careful, it’s easy to become discouraged, and that makes it harder to achieve the success you deserve. Here’s a simple, six-step plan to get your mojo back: 1. Define your purpose. Why are [...]
3 Ways to Reduce Stress at Work
24 Feb
Posted by Buzz as Buzz News, Office Productivity, Time Management
Nothing can be more stressful than a long day at the office. These simple tips can help you zap stress before it strikes.
5 Tips for Creating a Killer Business Proposal
23 Feb
Posted by Buzz as Buzz News, Office Management
A solid business proposal can be enough to win you your next deal or project. It can be what separates you from the pack. Here are some tips to help you knock your next business proposal out of the park. 1. Know What Your Customer Needs. Your proposal shouldn’t be centered around your fantastic products [...]
How to Organize Your Files With Cross Referencing
21 Feb
Posted by Buzz as Buzz News, Office Management, Office Productivity
To be honest, I’m not a big fan of cross-referenced file systems. Specifically, I’m not a fan of systems which require you to keep a secondary index of things you’ve already filed. Whether in a card system, a notebook or a computer file, the more places you have to keep files organized, the more places [...]
Relieving stress at work is easy with these tips. Get advice on reducing and managing stress in this stress management video.
Are You Best Served Letting Your Employees Work from Home?
15 Feb
Posted by Buzz as Buzz News, Office Management
With higher office rents, increased gas prices, and more responsibilities at home, some employers and employees are coming to a mutual conclusion – it may not be such a bad idea to work from home. While it comes under different terms, working from home can probably best be described as telecommuting. Workers typically require a [...]
7 Steps to Turbo-Charge Your Efficiency
13 Feb
Posted by Buzz as Buzz News, Office Productivity, Time Management
We all want more time. But how do you get it? The answer is to become a master of efficiency. Let’s face it, one of the most valuable commodities in any busy person’s life is time. No matter how much we may wish for it, making more of it is simply outside the reaches of [...]
